Gradation Rules Quiz 1 (9 MCQs)

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1. When there are two auxiliries, the first is in strong form and the second in the weakest form
2. When prepositions are stressed or emphasized to highlight contrast, their pronunciation shifts to the strong form. This often happens at the end of sentences or when adding clarity.
3. When possessive adjectives are positioned at the start or end of a sentence, or when they are used to create contrast, they often use the strong form for clarity
4. The definite article "The" is used in strong form when it means something unique or special.
5. When possessive adjectives are emphasized to clarify ownership or to make contrast, they take on the weak pronunciation:
6. In most conversational contexts, auxiliary verbs are unstressed and pronounced with a reduced or weak form, especially when they serve grammatical purposes without emphasis.
7. Gradation is the use of strong and weak forms.
8. Pronouns often use strong forms when embedded in a sentence, but when they come at the end or are used for contrast, they take the weak form
9. When auxiliary verbs are emphasized for clarity, contrast, or to express insistence, they take on their full, strong form. This is common in responses, corrections, or when highlighting.